​Acupuncture is a traditional medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat various health conditions. In recent years, acupuncture has gained popularity in Western countries as a treatment for chronic pain, including back pain. Back pain is a common presentation that affects millions of people worldwide, and acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating this type of pain.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points of the body. Traditionally these points are believed to be connected to energy pathways, or meridians, that run throughout the body. By stimulating these points, acupuncture is thought to balance the flow of energy and promote healing. More recent research has shown Aupuncture can stimulate the body's natural pain-relieving mechanisms, including the release of endorphins and other neurotransmitters. It may also improve circulation and reduce inflammation to promote healing.

Neuromuscular therapy differs from typical massage therapy techniques such as deep tissue massage or lighter Swedish massage.

Deep tissue massage accesses deeper layers of tissue in addition to the normal muscular tissue. The service is typically offered on day spa menu and is described as a deep-tissue massage as opposed to a lighter Swedish Massage. In a spa setting, deep tissue or Swedish massages are typically full-body procedures with focus on a few troublesome regions, with muscle relaxation being the goal. Additionally, deep tissue massage does not require any additional knowledge or certification beyond the foundational massage therapy curriculum.